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What is the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code? It is one of the most widely used engineering standards in the world. First issued in 1914, it originally focused on stationary steel boilers. As with many standards, several serious events triggered it’s inception. In this case, there were a number of boiler explosions in Massachusetts that drove the need for safety requirements. The Code has since expanded into 12 Sections, including extensive safety standards for the nuclear industry.
How often is the Code revised? The BPVC is updated on a 2-year cycle now in contrast to the previous 3-year cycle. As part of ASME’s focus on safety, the information on the major changes of new revisions is routinely made available. To get an idea of the information provided, take a look at the posts that we issued when the 2015 Edition was released three years ago. Here’s the link to the post on Sections 1 to 5, Sections 8 and 9, and Sections 10 to 12.
As with most industry codes and standards, all development of the content is done by subject matter experts. Updates reflect the constantly changing environment and technologies impacting boilers and other pressure vessels. It is essential to keep up with the updates to ensure safety when working with this type of equipment.
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